The Field Guide to Citizen Science: How You Can Contribute to Scientific Research and Make a Difference - Tapa blanda

Cooper, Caren; Hoffman, Catherine; Cavalier, Darlene

 
9781604698473: The Field Guide to Citizen Science: How You Can Contribute to Scientific Research and Make a Difference
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ISBN 10: 1604698470 ISBN 13: 9781604698473
Editorial: Timber Press, 2020

Sinopsis

Learn how monitoring the night sky, mapping trees, photographing dragonflies, and identifying mushrooms can help save the world. Citizen science is the public involvement in the discovery of new scientific knowledge. A citizen science project can involve one person or millions of people collaborating towards a common goal. It is an excellent option for anyone looking for ways to get involved and make a difference. The Field Guide to Citizen Science, from the expert team at SciStarter, provides everything you need to get started. You’ll learn what citizen science is, how to succeed and stay motivated when you’re participating in a project, and how the data is used. The fifty included projects, ranging from climate change to Alzheimer’s disease, endangered species to space exploration, mean sure-fire matches for your interests and time. Join the citizen science brigade now and start making a real difference!

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SciStarter enables people to contribute to science through informal recreational activities and formal research efforts. The website creates a shared space where scientists can connect with people interested in working on or learning about joint research projects. SciStarter features 1,100 searchable citizen science projects and recruits participants through partnerships with Discover Magazine and Astronomy Magazine, PBS Kids, the National Science Teachers Association, Public Library of Science, WHYY/NPR, Pop Warner Youth Scholars, and more. SciStarter is a division of Science for Citizens LLC.

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Editorial
Timber Press
Año de publicación
2020
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1604698470
ISBN 13 
9781604698473
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
188
Contacto del fabricante
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Hachette Ireland, Hachette UK
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